Art Lending’s Margin Call Moment: Financial Times’ Josh Spero Weighs In

In this week's episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Adam Green is
joined by Josh Spero, Wealth Editor at the Financial Times, to
discuss the rapidly evolving art lending market, now estimated to
be worth around $40 billion. Despite being a relatively niche
segment of the art market, art-backed loans have attracted
attention from traditional banks, auction houses, and boutique
firms. Josh explains the unexpected rise of margin calls in this
sector, exploring what triggers them, how lenders are responding,
and what it could mean for the broader art market. They also
discuss how rising interest rates are impacting demand for
art-backed loans and where the industry may be heading in the
coming years.